clear the decks
Example Sentences
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The EIA, Abbey declared, “must clear the decks of unfinished projects,” “recruit and retain the best talent” and “develop the most powerful analytical capabilities.”
From Salon • May 6, 2025
Mr Grigson was urged to "clear the decks" at MGN newspapers, it was claimed.
From BBC • May 24, 2023
It’s time to clear the decks of a few questions I’ve received recently, but first I want to share some alarming new information about melatonin gummies.
From Seattle Times • May 15, 2023
UBS analysts said costs would be a focus for Deutsche's fourth-quarter earnings, noting that the bank has said it wants to "clear the decks of transformation charges and other costs" this year.
From Reuters • Jan. 24, 2022
One may sweep them off and clear the decks.
From The Life Radiant by Whiting, Lilian
